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Bemba Walker (East) y DeMarcus Coursins (West) los Jugadores de la Semana en la NBA

HORNETS’ WALKER AND KINGS’ COUSINS NAMED

NBA EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2016 – The Charlotte Hornets’ Kemba Walker and the Sacramento Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins were today named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 24.

Walker helped the Hornets to a 3-1 week behind averages of 34.8 points (first in the Eastern Conference), 6.0 assists (tied-ninth in the conference), 6.0 rebounds and 2.25 steals (tied-fourth in the conference).  On Jan. 18, Walker set a Hornets franchise record with 52 points and added nine rebounds and eight assists during a 124-119 double-overtime win against the Utah Jazz. 

Cousins led the Kings to a 3-0 week behind averages of 36.0 points (first in the NBA) and 14.7 rebounds (second in the NBA).  He recorded point-rebound double-doubles in all three games and now has 25 double-doubles on the season (fourth in the NBA).  On Jan. 23, Cousins poured in a career-high 48 points and pulled down 13 rebounds in a 108-97 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Here is a recap of the week for Walker and Cousins:       

Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets

Jan. 18 vs. Utah: Tallied a franchise-record 52 points and added nine rebounds and eight assists in a 124-119 double-overtime win over the Jazz.  

Jan. 22 @ Orlando: Posted 40 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and four steals during a 120-116 overtime win against the Magic.  

Jan. 23 vs. New York: Collected 26 points, six rebounds and five assists in a 97-84 win over the Knicks.

DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings

Jan. 20 @ L.A. Lakers: Scored 36 points and added 16 rebounds during a 112-93 win over the Lakers.   

Jan. 21 vs. Atlanta: Posted 24 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three steals during a 91-88 win over the Hawks.  

Jan. 23 vs. Indiana: Netted a career-high 48 points and added 13 rebounds during a 108-97 win over the Pacers.

Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Houston’s James Harden, New Orleans’ Anthony Davis, Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, Phoenix’s Tyson Chandler, Toronto’s DeMar DeRozan and Utah’s Gordon Hayward.

DeMarcus Cousins y Nicolas Batum los Jugadores de la Semana en la NBA (9 al 15 de noviembre)

CHARLOTTE’S BATUM AND SACRAMENTO’S COUSINS NAMED NBA 

EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2015 – The Charlotte Hornets’ Nicolas Batum and the Sacramento Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins were today named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 15.

Batum led the Hornets to a 3-1 week behind averages of 25.5 points (fifth in the East), 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.  The French native ranked fifth in the conference in three-point field goal percentage (57.7 percent) as he connected on 15-of-26 triples on the week.  Batum stuffed the stat sheet against his former team on Nov. 15. as he posted 33 points, six assists and five rebounds during a 106-94 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. 

Cousins led the Kings to a 3-1 week behind averages of 32.5 points (tied-first in the conference) and 11.0 rebounds (third in the conference).  He posted a point-rebound double-double in three of four contests, including a 40-point, 13-rebound effort on Nov. 13 during a 111-109 win over the Nets.  The sixth-year big man connected on 9-of-19 (47.4 percent) three-point field goals on the week and also collected six blocks and three steals. 

Here is a recap of the week for Batum and Cousins: 

Nicolas Batum, Charlotte Hornets

Nov. 10 @ Minnesota: Scored 17 points and added six rebounds, three assists and two blocks during a 104-95 win over the Timberwolves.

Nov. 11 vs. New York: Posted 24 points and five rebounds in a 95-93 win over the Knicks.      

Nov. 13 @ Chicago: Scored 28 points and added eight rebounds during a 102-97 loss to the Bulls.

Nov. 15 vs. Portland: Collected 33 points, six assists and five rebounds in a 106-94 win over the Trail Blazers.

DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings

Nov. 9 vs. San Antonio: Scored 21 points and added 12 rebounds and three assists in a 106-88 loss to the Spurs.  

Nov. 11 vs. Detroit: Tallied 33 points and nine rebounds in a 101-92 win over the Pistons. 

Nov. 13 vs. Brooklyn: Scored 40 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 111-109 win over the Nets.  

Nov. 15 vs. Toronto: Posted 36 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in a 107-101 win over the Raptors.   

Other nominees for the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Cleveland’s LeBron James, Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Indiana’s Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers’ Jamal Crawford and Blake Griffin, Miami’s Chris Bosh, Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, Philadelphia’s Jahlil Okafor, Phoenix’s Eric Bledsoe and Toronto’s Kyle Lowry.

Nancy Lieberman firma con los Sacramento Kings de la NBA y se convierte en la segunda mujer asistente rumbo a la próxima temporada junto con Becky Hammon (Spurs)

NBA en Directo: Los Minnesota Timberwolves se llevan el pick #1 del NBA Draft 2015

2015 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY RESULTS

NEW YORK, May 19, 2015 – Following are the results from the 2015 NBA Draft Lottery conducted this evening at the New York Hilton Midtown. The Minnesota Timberwolves will have the first overall pick in NBA Draft 2015 presented by State Farm, which will be held in Brooklyn at Barclays Center on Thursday, June 25, 2015.

NBA fans will be able to purchase tickets for NBA Draft 2015 presented by State Farm beginning Thursday, May 28 through nbatickets.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets will also be available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center beginning Friday, May 29 at 12 p.m. ET.

                                                                                                                

1.	Minnesota
2.	L.A. Lakers
3.	Philadelphia
4.	New York
5.	Orlando
6.	Sacramento
7.	Denver
8.	Detroit
9.	Charlotte
10.	Miami
11.	Indiana
12.	Utah
13.	Phoenix
14.	Oklahoma City

Following is the order for the remainder of the 2015 NBA Draft:

15.	Atlanta (From Brooklyn)
16.	Boston
17.	Milwaukee
18.	Houston (From New Orleans)
19.	Washington
20.	Toronto
21.	Dallas
22.	Chicago
23.	Portland
24.	Cleveland
25.	Memphis
26.	San Antonio
27.	L.A. Lakers (From Houston)
28.	Boston (From L.A. Clippers)
29.	Brooklyn (From Atlanta)
30.	Golden State

 

2015 SECOND ROUND DRAFT CHOICE ORDER

31.	Minnesota
32.	Houston (From New York)
33.	Boston (From Philadelphia via Miami)
34.	L.A. Lakers
35.	Philadelphia (From Orlando)
36.	Minnesota (From Sacramento via Houston)
37.	Philadelphia (From Denver via Houston, Portland and Minnesota)
38.	Detroit
39.	Charlotte
40.	Miami
41.	Brooklyn
42.	Utah
43.	Indiana
44.	Phoenix
45.	Boston
46.	Milwaukee
47.	Philadelphia (From New Orleans via Washington and L.A. Clippers)
48.	Oklahoma City
49.	Washington
50.	Atlanta (From Toronto)
51.	Orlando (From Chicago)
52.	Dallas
53.	Cleveland (From Portland via Chicago and Denver)
54.	Utah (From Cleveland)
55.	San Antonio
56.	New Orleans (From Memphis)
57.	Denver (From L.A. Clippers)
58.	Philadelphia (From Houston)
59.	Atlanta
60.	Philadelphia (From Golden State via Indiana)